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King Elementary School

1849 FOREST AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50314

Ranked 177 of 183 in Iowa

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King Elementary School

1849 FOREST AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50314

About King Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 37% in Reading.
25
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
273
Total Students
$70195
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 7.5%
Asian 5.6%
Hispanic 38.2%
Black 42.7%
Two+ Races 4.1%
Native Am. 1%
White
7.5%
Asian
5.6%
Hispanic
38.2%
Black
42.7%
Two+ Races
4.1%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 273
48.7%
133 Female
51.3%
140 Male

Student Population

273 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

294 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

King Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1849 FOREST AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50314

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Phone

(515) 242-8417

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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 2:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The school is also part of Des Moines Public Schools' $265 million bond plan, which will pay for improvements to the buildings, more preschool programs, and specialized "signature" schools to make learning better.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of clubs and things to do are there at King Elementary School that aren't in school?

Ans. King Elementary has a lot of fun things to do outside of school, like art and music classes, after-school clubs, and sports that change with the seasons.

Q2. Do special needs students get help at King Elementary?

Ans. Yes, the school has special education programs that help students with different learning needs by giving them individualized learning plans, accommodations, and targeted support.

Q3. Are there programs at the school for kids who don't speak English?

Ans. King Elementary helps students who don't speak English well do well in school by giving them language development programs and help in the classroom.

Q4. What does King Elementary do to keep its students safe and healthy?

Ans. The school has strict safety rules, anti-bullying programs, and social-emotional learning programs to make sure that all students feel safe and supported.

Q5. Can parents join in on activities at King Elementary?

Yes. Parents can help by volunteering, going to parent-teacher conferences, going to school events, and joining parent groups. This makes it easier for families and school staff to work together.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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